July 23, 2018

Online Video News

Multiplatform Delivery and Remote Production Top List of Concerns

A large-scale survey of Avid-using media professionals identifies the top trends they see at important for the future of media production.

BBC iPlayer and BBC Sport Serve 66.8M World Cup Streams

Millions in the U.K. turned to the internet to enjoy the tournament, with the Sweden vs. England match the BBC's most streamed event ever.

Roku Turns Up the Volume with Roku TV Wireless Speakers

Arriving in late October, Roku's speakers offer simple setup and two remotes. But what about the whole home licensing program the company recently announced?

Featured Articles

Return of the Codec Wars: A New Hope—a Streaming Summer Sequel

The rebel AV1 codec launched at NAB. Is it ready to use the force and go head-to-head with the galactic empire of H.264, HEVC, and VP9?

Short Cuts

Video: SCTE 224 Primer, Part 2: Standardizing Linear Rights Metadata

Comcast's Stuart Kurkowski discusses Standardizing Linear Rights Metadata in Part 2 of this 4-part series on SCTE 224 from Live Streaming Summit East 2018.

Video: SCTE 224 Primer, Part 1: The Basics

In Part 1 of a 4-part series from Live Streaming Summit East 2018, Comcast's Stuart Kurkowski provides an introduction to the SCTE 224 spec and what live event streaming pros need to know about it.

Video: SCTE 224 Primer, Part 3: SCTE 224 In Action

In Part 3 of a 4-part series from Live Streaming Summit East 2018, Comcast's Stuart Kurkowski provides an introduction to the SCTE 224 spec and what live event streaming pros need to know about it.

The Producer's View

Testing HEVC: Please Take a Moment to Help Measure Performance

Early testing of HEVC playback in HLS showed positive but inconsistent results. We need StreamingMedia.com readers to step up and help provide more data.

Industry News

Verizon Digital Media Services helps distribute content for principal Grupo Clarín properties

Verizon Digital Media Services’ content delivery network will be used by Grupo Clarín websites including Radio Mitre, CIMECO, Artear, Clarín and TyC Sports

Parks Associates: 30% of Netflix Subscribers in Premium Service Tier

Telaria is First Dedicated Premium Video SSP to Launch Comprehensive Fraud Prevention Solution With White Ops

Platform-Wide Guarantee of Protection Against Fraud for Premium Video Inventory Across All Screens

DAZN Kicks Off Stacked Fall Lineup of Boxing and MMA Withheavyweight Title Fight: Anthony Joshua Vs. Alexander Povetkin

Live and on-demand sports streaming service launches in U.S. with premium combat sports offering for $9.99 a month starting September with one-month free trial